The Archives, February 2002

Us Weekly names new editor

February 25, 2002 - Us Weekly has announced the appointment of a new editor, Bonnie Fuller, replacing Terry McDonell who was named managing editor of Sports Illustrated.

Internet store launches quarterly magazine

February 27, 2002 - Buy.com Magazine is the new quarterly title blending articles with brand name products and great buys for Internet shoppers. Learn more about it. Full Story

Wide range of material covered in new Latina title

February 27, 2002 - A new lifestyle magazine for Hispanic women, CATALINA Magazine, is set to debut in May. Here are the content and contact details. Full Story

New lifestyle title launches March 18

February 25, 2002 - A new Los Angeles lifestyle title, LA Confidential, will debut March 18 by publisher Jason Binn, whose other titles include Hamptons and Gotham. The first issue will cover the Oscars, with a second issue due out in September and the title publishing monthly in 2003. The magazine is edited by Roger Friedman and will launch with a distribution of 50,000 copies.

Latin beauty featured in special People en ESPANOL issue

February 25, 2002 - Suggestions for a special bilingual People en ESPANOL issue featuring Latin beauty thorough the eyes of Hispanic celebrities should be addressed to the title's fashion and beauty editor, Lucy Lara. Additional coverage will feature tips on how to be fashionable and accessorize and best beauty buys. 500,000 copies will be distributed through subscription services, newsstands and a special mailing to Hispanic women. Contact Ms. Lara at (212) 522-2095 or write to 1271 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10010.

Small Business Banker changes format and focus

February 25, 2002 - As of the February 6th issue, Small Business Banker will be delivered biweekly via email and augment its coverage of insurance and leasing companies serving the small business market with coverage on institutions with significant capital tied up in the financing of small businesses.

New tech title to launch

February 20, 2002 - Dig-It is the planned new tech title that aspires to be the "Rolling Stone of tech," something along the lines of celebrities modeling new high tech equipment. The premier issue is planned for May, with the first monthly edition due out in September. The title's direction is under the guidance of veteran tech publishers David Bunnell and Fred Davis, with the new company being called Prosumer Media.

Working Mother redefines editorial focus

February 20, 2002 - Working Mother will relaunch with a new editorial focus in the title's August/September issue, broadening its coverage to include the lifestyle and workplace for mothers in addition to more traditional parenting topics. Publishing frequency will drop to nine issues this year and return to 10 issues in 2003. Seven of ten editorial staffers were recently let go under new editor-in-chief Jill Kirschenbaum, but no specific names or titles were immediately available.

New title for Mustang auto owners and enthusiasts

February 20, 2002 - Hemmings Mustang Market & Tech Guide is the newly launched bi-monthly magazine for Ford Mustang automobile owners. The focus is on common-sense technical information including value guides, authentication tips, restoration, repair, and modification and performance improvements. Editorial input is gathered from Mustang owners, racers and restorers. Contact Hemmings Mustang Market & Tech Guide, PO Box 100, Bennington, VT 05201, 800-227-4373, ext. 550, or visit the title's website.

UK Cosmopolitan shifts focus

February 20, 2002 - The UK edition of is redirecting its editorial focus according to the editor, Lorraine Candy. The focus will be more towards feminism and politics and less about sex.

Regional travel title launches

February 20, 2002 - Feature stories on the beauty, attractions and state's best-kept secrets are the focus of a new travel title, Travel Oregon. Published twice a year by The Oregon Tourism Commission, the magazine uses freelance writers and photographers living in Oregon to explore the state and develop the features. Photo submissions are greatly encouraged. The second issue is due out in mid-August. Visit the title's website for more information.

Web Ad Monthly new title for ad industry

February 20, 2002 - News and analysis of emerging industry, technology and creative trends in the Internet advertising industry is the focus of a new monthly title, Web Ad Monthly. Published by Lyra Research, the magazine launched in January. Visit the title's website or write to Web Ad Monthly, Lyra Research, Inc., P.O. Box 9143, Newtonville, MA 02460. Telephone (617) 454-2600 or email webadmonthly@lyra.com.

Rheumatology News launches

February 18, 2002 - Rheumatology News, a new bimonthly covering news, research and in-depth coverage of worldwide medical meetings, is aimed at 10,000 rheumatologists and internists. The title, an International Medical News Group magazine (division of Elsevier Science), will be published monthly in 2003. Rheumatology News is located at 60-B Columbia Road, Morristown, NJ 07960 or call (973) 290-8200.

New travel title Go debuts in May

February 13, 2002 - Go, a new quarterly travel title for business travelers, will launch this May. Publishing by American Express Publishing, the magazine will be polybagged with SkyGuide, the company's flight-schedule title that is led by editor Janet Libert.

New sections debut in Photographic Process

February 13, 2002 - Two new editorial sections debuted in the January issue of monthly magazine Photographic Process: Digital Consumer and Your Neighborhood Minilab (which run alternately). In addition, Electronic Output is the new name of the Electronic Processing section. The magazine is published by Cygnus Business Media.

Manhattan Style ceases publication

February 13, 2002 - After just five issues, Manhattan Style is calling it quits and will be filing for bankruptcy shortly.

New tech title welcomes writers

February 6, 2002 - IT Solution Journal has a query form on its website for industry tech writers who wish to submit material for consideration. Full Story

New potential venue for personal finance and investment writers

February 11, 2002 - BusinessWeek and USA Today are joining forces to produce and publish editorial features throughout the coming year. The project begins with an April 2 issue of BusinessWeek containing a special section titled Investing for Growth that will appear the next day in USA Today's Money section.

New knitting title launched

February 11, 2002 - Knit It! is a new knitting and crocheting magazine launched by Meredith Corporation. The premier issue debuted in December and the next issue is set to be available sometime in the fall. Contact Vickie Janssen at 1716 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309-3023 or call 515-284-3000 for more information.

Chic Simple to launch at end of 2002

February 6, 2002 - A new lifestyle title, Chic Simple, is set debut in October and will expand its presence in 2003. The magazine is a joint venture between Hearst Magazines and Chic Simple Ltd. Full Story

Sports Illustrated names two new editors

February 6, 2002 - Sports Illustrated (SI) named a new managing editor, Terry McDonell, who will succeed Bill Colson when he steps down after the Winter Olympics. Currently Mr. McDonell is editor-in-chief at US Weekly. In addition, SI named a new deputy managing editor, David Bauer, formerly the title's executive editor.

New music title most likely to cater to subculture

February 6, 2002 - Alan Light, who will leave his editor-in-chief position at Spin mid-March, is joining forces with former Vibe and Spin publisher John Rollins to create a new music magazine. The title will most likely not cater to the general music audience, but rather, aim towards a particular musical style or subculture. Funding is being sought at this time.

New title for triathletes expected in May

February 4, 2002 - American Tri is the name of a new independent quarterly magazine for triathletes set to debut this May. Distribution is expected at race venues and triathlon-specific stores, clubs and collegiate programs. The publishing frequency will be increased to monthly starting in December.

Most Wired Magazine premiers this month

February 4, 2002 - Health Forum is launching a new quarterly magazine titled Hospitals & Health Networks Most Wired Magazine. The focus is IT strategy development and implementation for hospital and health system executives. The managing editor is Bill Santamour.

New Architect speaks to new-age IT managers

February 4, 2002 - New Architect, a new monthly title by CMP Media for technology leaders, will debut on March 20 at the CTIA Wireless conference in Orlando, Fla. The title is aimed at IT managers who oversee the infrastructure of their enterprise and is under the guidance of editor-in-chief Amit Asaravala. Check the title's website for more information.

Four new titles planned in the UK

February 4, 2002 - WH Smith is planning to launch four new titles next month, including a men's lifestyle and career title called Payday, a women's lifestyle and parenting title named Family, a woman's fitness title called Fit and Healthy and a women's lifestyle magazine titled Wish.

Wired has announced a new senior editor, Robert Levine, formerly the senior editor at New York. (February 27)

Segunda Juventud (Second Youth), a quarterly bilingual newspaper for Hispanics over 50-years-old, will be distributed to 250,000 Hispanic AARP members in Texas, New York, California, Florida and Puerto Rico, effectively doubling the title's circulation in 2002. Contact Rick Bowers at the AARP, 601 E St., NW, Washington, DC 20049, (202) 434-2277. (February 25)

In Style has appointed a news managing editor, Charla Lawhon, formerly the title's executive editor. (February 25)

PEOPLE magazine has named a new managing editor, Martha Nelson, who replaces Carol Wallace as of April 1. Ms. Nelson was formerly the managing editor of In Style. (February 25)

Redbook has named a new health editor, Emma Marlin, who can be reached at (212) 649-3455. (February 25)

Sunset Magazine has appointed a new food section editor, Sara Schneider. (February 25)

The Asphalt Contractor, Bridge Builder, Lift Equipment, CraneWorks, and AggMan form Mercor Media's new heavy construction and equipment group. (February 25)

Arise Magazine has moved its headquarters to 1533 41st St., Sacramento, CA 95819, (916) 454-2781. (February 25)

Automotive Sourcing, Automotive Manufacturing Solutions, Automotive Logistics, Commercial Vehicle Sourcing, Automotive Light Metals, and Interior Motives, have been acquired by Advanstar Communications Inc. from London-based First Global Media Group. The editorial staff will be moved to Advanstar's London office. (February 25)

Traditional Home will increase its rate base for the second time this year, climbing to 850,000 with the June/July issue. Meredith Corporation publishes the title. (February 20)

Your Stepfamily is now the official magazine of the Stepfamily Association of America. More than 150,000 readers will receive the charter issue in fall. Margorie Engel has been named senior editorial advisor. (February 20)

LOFT has named a new editor, Juan Rendón. (February 20)

Fable, a British lifestyle title for gay men, has ceased publication after only two issues and is currently up for sale. (February 20)

Dragonball Z has increased its publication frequency from quarterly to bimonthly. The title is a Beckett Publications and Creative Partners magazine. (February 20)

Cooking Pleasures will raise its rate base by 45 percent to 600,000 with its June/July issue. North American Media Group publishes the title. (February 20)

Cahners Business Information, publishers of more than 135 business-to-business titles, has changed its name to Reed Business Information. (February 20)

Jordan, the anticipated title named after basketball star Michael Jordan, which was to have debuted last weekend, has been placed on hold until spring sometime. (February 18)

Photo Trade News has announced a new editor, Dan Havlik, formerly the managing editor of Studio Photography & Design. Editorial content is expected to shift to more hard-hitting imaging industry news. (February 18)

Motor Trend has named a new editor-in-chief, Ronald L. Sessions. (February 18)

M-Business will cease publication following the March issue. The title was published by CMP Media. (February 18)

Biotech is the new publication for the bio-IT market in Sweden set to launch in April. Published by International Data Group, it is the sister publication of Bio-IT World and will be published seven times per year with a controlled circulation of 20,000. (February 18)

Travel Weekly has changed its publishing schedule to weekly instead of twice a week. (February 13)

Network Computing Magazine has named a new editor-in-chief, Rob Preston, formerly editor-in-chief of InternetWeek. (February 13)

Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publications has been reorganized into three groups with new editorial guidance. Editor-in-chief Gayle Butler will oversee the Building and Remodeling Group. Editor-in-chief Sandra Soria now leads the Decorating Group. The Gardening Group welcomes back Doug Jimerson as editor-in-chief. (February 13)

CC News and Services News, both United Publications Inc. titles, have ceased publication. (February 13)

Toronto Life, Weddingbells (Canada) and Quill & Quire, have been acquired by St. Joseph Corp., a Canadian printer, from Key Media. (February 13)

AmericanStyle Magazine will now be published bimonthly rather than quarterly. (February 13)

7x7 will be increasing its distribution base next week from a few thousand to as many as 30,000. The bimonthly regional magazine will be inserted into The San Francisco Chronicle newspaper. (February 13)

Printed Circuit Design, Circuits Assembly and PC FAB, part of CMP Media Inc.'s PCB group, have been acquired by UP Media, a start-up company formed by PCB group publisher Pete Waddell. (February 11)

Body & Soul is the new name of New Age Publishing's' 27-year-old magazine New Age Journal. (February 11)

The Women's Mirror is a new women's title being published in Kabul, Afghanistan. The four-page publication covers news and social affairs. (February 11)

Iowa Stater, the Iowa State University alumni magazine, has folded after 27 years. (February 11)

DogWorld, which caters to the show breeder, has been acquired by Fancy Publications from Primedia Inc. and editorial staff changes are expected. The company is also set to purchase Cats Magazine in June. (February 11)

Spin has announced an interim editor-in-chief, Sia Michel, who will serve when Alan Light steps down in March. Michel is currently the title's executive editor. (February 6)

Server/Workstation Expert ceased publication following its December issue. The title was published by Newton Center, Mass.-based Computer Publishing Group. (February 6)

mBusiness will cease publication following its March issue. (February 6)

Smithsonian has appointed a new science editor, Terence Monmaney, formerly a staff writer with The Los Angeles Times. (February 6)

Line56 Media is the new name of Line56. (February 6)

TechWeb, a CMP Media title, has named a new editor-in-chief, Fredric Paul, who was promoted from executive editor. (February 6)

Relix magazine, a jam-band bimonthly music title, has grown since last March from 1,800 to 7,000 subscribers, with 40,000 issues printed and distributed in bookstores and music shops. (February 4)

Ms. Magazine, recently acquired by the Feminist Majority Foundation, is searching for a new editor-in-chief. The title is moving from its New York offices to Los Angeles and most staffers will not be making the move. (February 4)

Mediaweek has named a new editor, Brian Moran, who was promoted from his position as executive editor. (February 4)

Editor & Publisher has named a new editor, Greg Mitchell, formerly editor of Crawdaddy. (February 4)

Defense News has appointed a new European editor, Andrew Chuter. (February 4)

Communications Solutions has been folded into Customer Interactive Solutions. Communications Outsourcing is now an Internet site only. Technology Marketing Corp owns all titles. (February 4)

Cable World has named a new editor-in-chief, Bill Gloede. (February 4)

AmericanStyle magazine will increased its publication frequency from four to six issues in 2003. One extra issue will be published in 2002. (February 4)